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“Never buy hardcover books. They are designed to sell to those who don't actually read. Along with books, many other things can be read: natural scenery, love, officialdom, business¡”

Quote by Jia Pingwa

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Jia Pingwa, born on February 21, 1952, in Danfeng County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, is a renowned contemporary Chinese novelist. His works are known for their unique style and profound social connotations, and he is hailed as a representative figure of Chinese rural literature. more

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